I Heart Buttons bouquets are perfect for being able to personalise, making it just that extra little bit special for you!
Since starting out in 2011, I have personalised many bouquets and buttonholes and thought I would share some of the ideas with you.
Why not RSVP your guests for buttons? I have had a few brides do this, which has intrigued their guests! It doesn't matter if you can't supply all the buttons as I can make up the numbers with my collection. This way, all your guests get to be a part of your bouquet and it will definitely create a talking point on your day. This was Kim's bouquet made from the RSVP'd buttons.
Most people can remember their Nan having a button tin. Back in the day it was the done thing to cut off the buttons of clothes going to the rag, and keep them in a tin. If your Nan had a tin - why not select some which I can then add to the bouquet? They don't have to be ornate or in excellent condition as I can always add them underneath the main buttons - so only you know they are there but will have a little piece of your Nan with you.
You could incorporate your hobby, interest or something that reflects you. In the past I have added a guitar to a bouquet, with the bride being a guitar teacher. I have also added in cupcakes and candy hearts made bespoke in animal print and purple, for an animal print loving bride. These represented her favourite things and her tattoos.
Staying with this theme, why not personalise the buttonholes for your groom and wedding party? I recently had a pilot who was getting wed, send me his airline badges to be included in his and his groomsmen’s buttonholes. I also had a groom who had his best man’s buttonhole made in a gothic theme, the other was a lorry driver, so had a lorry theme and he is a computer engineer so I incorporated a keyboard key with other computer-esque pieces.
Handprints (or paw prints) of your family or pet(s). I work closely with a talented silversmith who, if you send her a handprint (or paw print) she will replicate this onto a silver charm which can then be included in your bouquet. This option is available when you order your bespoke bouquet.
Talking of pets, why not have your pet there with you, in brooch form? I have added a dachshund, a bulldog and a labrador brooch/button which has reflected a very special pet who wouldn't be able to be there on the day.
Material - I can cover buttons in material - perhaps a wedding dress of a relative? Or just a piece of clothing special to you.
A photo charm, locket or how about a photo of your loved one? Photo charms can be hung from the handle. If you send me a locket of a loved one, I can attach this to the bouquet or I have my exclusive "Aisle be with you" design of bouquet which incorporates a photo frame in the centre of your bouquet so your loved one can walk with you down the aisle.
Jewellery - I can add all kinds of sentimental jewellery to your bouquet. I have added tie pins, brooches, necklaces, earrings, rings, and watches. I recently made a bouquet which incorporated the bride’s parents watches in the bouquet which was a lovely touch. Previously I was also sent a beautiful linked bracelet which belonged to the brides Nan. I broke up the links and incorporated the pieces into her bouquet and also one piece into the grooms buttonhole. My button bride Sam sent me a sentimental bracelet which I added to the handle.
Something else I Heart Buttons offers is a DIY SOS service which uses all your buttons! I will blog about this option soon.
I hope you have found this information useful. You don't have to add anything to your bouquet, of course, but the option is there should you wish.